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EastEnders (BBC1) - Alun Palmer, Daily Mirror
'This was strong stuff, especially for 19.30.'...
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NewsJowell kicks off BBC Charter review
Media secretary Tessa Jowell has kicked off the BBC Charter renewal process, launching a major public consultation on the future of the corporation.
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NewsOfcom appoints chief economist
Ofcom has made its latest key appointment in the run-up to its official establishment on 29 December with Dr. Helen Weeds being brought in as chief economist.
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ITV's taxing question
ITV's regional programming could be ?impossible' if the government does not reduce the supertax imposed on the broadcaster. That was the message from its managing director, but did anyone listen? Peter Keighron reports.
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Every Picture Tells a Story (Five) - Robert Hanks, Independent
'The programme had a brisk energy and a winning sense that, even when you're talking twaddle about it, art matters....
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Every Picture Tells a Story (Five) - Joe Joseph, The Times
'Waldemar Januszczak's new series adds another dash fo seasoning to Five's not always nourishing schedule.' ...
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Every Picture Tells a Story (Five) - Peter Paterson, Daily Mail
'Who would have thought that Five (so achingly trendy they've dropped Channel from their title) would become the be...
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Innovation Nation (BBC1) - James Walton, Daily Telegraph
'The ironic trouble is that, as a spectacle, the series could do with a spot of inventiveness.'...
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Bodysnatchers (BBC1) - Rupert Smith, Guardian
'Bodysnatchers was of a new genre with which we are now familiar, the medical documentary as horror film.'...
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VTR in staff swap
Big Buoy Post Production is doing a staff swap with VTR. Big Buoy facility manager Kate Sturgess joins VTR as facility director, while Sawsan Farhan - who was head of new business leaves VTR to join Big Buoy as facility manager. Big Buoy's Jon Hurst commented: 'Kate joined us from ...
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RDF pilots two shows for US
RDF Media has bolstered its standing in the US by landing two pilot commissions from major networks NBC and WB.
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Serbian TV takes swathe of kids shows
Fremantle International Distribution has sold 240 hours of children's programming to Serbian television. Kanal D has taken a raft of shows dedicated to younger viewers including Cosgrove Hall's 39 x 15-minute animated series Jamie and the Magic Torch. Other sales include Cockleshell Bay (104 x ...
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Martin Shaw to star in PD James thriller
Martin Shaw is to star in a further PD James novel dramatisation for BBC1. The two-part The Murder Room, commissioned by BBC1 controller Lorraine Heggessey and controller of drama commissioning Jane Tranter, will again feature Shaw as Commander Adam Dalgliesh who has to investigate a ...
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Xplicit hits spot
Adult channel Xplicit is averaging 1,000 new subscribers per day via the red interactive button. The channel launched four months ago and features interactive voting, registration and its 'isub' service which allows viewers to subscribe without having to phone in. The channel also believes it will be the first adult ...
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Henry II reigns in Hallmark HD
Hallmark Entertainment has produced a made-for-TV HD feature starring Glenn Close and Patrick Stewart. Post-production on The Lion in Winterhas nearly finished at St Anne's Post. The film follows the last years of Henry II, with his three sons vying for power. Telecine operator Trevor ...
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Optomen finds merger partner
Optomen, producer of ITV's Police, Camera, Action, has boosted its growth potential by merging with London-based indie Justabout Productions.
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Siriol and Wark launch footpad films
Wark Clements and Cardiff-based animation studio Siriol Productions have launched a joint kids venture - Footpad Films. Focusing on live-action and animation projects, it will be run by Siriol managing director Robin Lyons and Wark Clements' Richard Langridge. Entertainment Rights has a first look distribution deal. Its first project is ...
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Razaq handed senior factual role at Sky
Sky One controller James Baker has promoted Amina Razaq to senior commissioning editor for factual entertainment, replacing Jo Pilkington, who quit last month to join indie Monkey.
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Zeal to distribute don't get mad format
Zeal Television has secured the rights for the global distribution of new event format Don't Get Mad, Get Even! The live quiz series has been developed by Tailor-Made Films alongside The Chatterbox Partnership. A UK version will be screened as part of BBC1's winter season.
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UK firms develop virtual pop star
The first ever virtual soul singer has been created and a virtual band is just round the corner, according to the makers of a new piece of music software, writes Sam Espensen.